Front Wheel - APRILIA RS 125 TUONO - 2003 Manual

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FRONT WHEEL

The disassembly and reassem-
bly of the front wheel may be dif-
ficult for unskilled operators. If
necessary, contact an Concessionario
Ufficiale aprilia.
If you want to perform these operations
personally, keep to the following in-
structions.
C a r e f u l l y r e a d p a g e 4 3 ( M A I N T E -
NANCE).
While disassembling and reassembling
the wheel, be careful not to damage the
brake pipes, the discs and the pads.
To remove the front wheel it is
necessary to use the appropriate
front and rear support stands .
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use and maintenance RS 125 Tuono
DISASSEMBLY
N Position the vehicle on the appropriate
rear support stand, see page 47 (POSI-
TIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE REAR
SUPPORT STAND ).
N Position the vehicle on the appropriate
front support stand, see page 47 (POSI-
T I O N I N G T H E V EH I C L E O N T H E
FRONT SUPPORT STAND ).
Make sure that the vehicle is sta-
ble.
N Have someone keep the handlebar stea-
dy in running position, so that the stee-
ring is locked.
Brake caliper screw (1) driving torque:
22 Nm (2.2 kgm).
N Unscrew and remove the two screws (1)
that fasten the front brake caliper (2).
N Withdraw the brake caliper (2) from the
disc, leaving it attached to the pipe (3).
Never pull the front brake lever
after removing the brake caliper,
otherwise the caliper pistons
may go out of their seats, thus causing
the outflow of the brake fluid.
In this case consult your aprilia Official
Dealer, who will carry out the proper
maintenance operation.
Screw (4) driving torque:
80 Nm (8 kgm).
N Loosen and remove the screw (4), taking
the washer.
N Partially unscrew the two screws (5)
of the wheel pin clamp.
N Put a support (6) under the tyre, in such
a way as to keep the wheel in its position
after loosening it.
N Withdraw the wheel pin (7) from the left
side.
Remove the wheel by withdrawing it from
N
the front and take the spacer ring (8).
N Disconnect the odometer control (9).